Guests only for Chinese Olympic ceremony

March 31, 2008 – 5:06 pm

China launched its Olympic torch relay in a controlled ceremony in front of invited guests at Tiananmen Square on Monday, starting a historic trek that was praised by the country’s leaders and condemned by critics who are waiting to protest along the route.


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